Interactive Content: Games, Virtual Reality & VFX Level 3

What entry requirements do I need?

You will need a minimum of: 5 GCSEs grade A*/9 - C/4 including English and maths; or successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma.

What will I learn?

Over the course of the programme you will learn aspects of graphic design, content capture, video editing and special effects, computer game design, web design and animation. You will become familiar with video and audio editing software, and master image manipulation and adobe programmes for editing still imagery. Youll then be able to set your creativity free while designing and building your own websites, mini-games, interactive videos and Virtual Reality content.

During the course you will focus on a number of topics including:

Understanding video technology

Soundtrack production for the moving image

Interactive media design

Digital video production for interactive content

Sound in interactive content and computer games

Computer Game Engines

Computer Game Story Development

Human-computer Interfaces for Computer games

Principles of software design and development

Web animation for interactive media

Image manipulation using computer applications

Computers in Art and Design, Interactive Media Authoring.

You will use your interest in computing, media, games, and animation to learn advanced skills in how to create virtual content and visual effects.

Your assessments will be carried out through a range of different assignments and coursework tasks

What could I progress on to?

On successful completion of the course you could progress onto university to study Digital Content, Moving Image, or Software Development subjects.

You may wish to start a career in the industry and could find roles in the Interactive Content sector, or Creative sector in general.

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Entry Level

These courses are for students who want to start progressing up the qualifications levels or have no previous qualifications.

Vocational Level 1

You must have a mixture of grades E to G at GCSE to study at this level.

Vocational Level 2

You must have two grade D's and two grade E's at GCSE or a relevant level 1 qualification to study at this level.

Vocational Level 3

These courses are equivalent to A levels, you must have at least four GCSE's at grade C or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

A Levels

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